The role of ecosystems in human adaptation. Disparities & convergence between CBA and EBA

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1 The role of ecosystems in human adaptation Disparities & convergence between CBA and EBA Bruce Ravesloot and Charles Ehrhart CARE International s Poverty, Environment and Climate Change Network Presentation during a two-day workshop to develop recommendations for Climate Change Adaptation in Priority Biodiversity Conservation Areas in the Greater Mekong Region 17th June, 2010

2 Unequal burden and the equity principle Climate change affects us all, but it does not affect us all equally. The poorest and most vulnerable - those who have done the least to contribute to global warming - are bearing the brunt of the impact. - UN Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon The UNFCCC s equity principle acknowledges that: some countries have contributed more than others to the problem some countries are more vulnerable to the impacts of CC than others......typically, these are poorer countries that have contributed least to the causes of CC.

3 The human cost of climate change Greater food insecurity Greater water stress/scarcity Greater threats to health... and fewer resources to prevent illhealth A decline in the productivity (and viability) of NR-based livelihoods An increase in the frequency & intensity of natural resource conflicts More humanitarian disasters More people on the move in search of safe havens

4 The equity principle & implications for adaptation action As per the UNFCCC s equity principle, historical high emitters have agreed to help vulnerable [countries/populations] deal with the costs of climate change... For most southern governments and civil society organisations, this is about dealing with the human costs of climate change. CARE and many other developmentoriented NGOs believe biodiversity and ecosystem services have a critical role to play in overarching strategies to help people adapt to the adverse effects of climate change.

5 Climate change adaptation (CCA) For CARE and many others, CCA includes: the integration of climate change into development efforts (by ensuring they are resilient to the impacts of climate change, result in minimal GHG emissions, etc.) targeting the world s most vulnerable human communities and focusing on activities that will make the biggest difference.

6 Community-Based Adaptation (CBA) the goal of CBA is to build the resilience of individuals, households, communities and societies from the ground up action is based on local priorities (taking into account social heterogeneity) it starts with local knowledge but also seeks to integrate scientific knowledge into decision making processes operates at multiple levels and can be large scale, so long as communities remain at the centre of planning and action

7 Community-Based Adaptation (CBA) CARE sees CBA as a process involving four interrelated components: The promotion of climate-resilient livelihood strategies, including capacity building for planning and improved risk management; Disaster risk reduction; Capacity strengthening of local civil society and government institutions so that they can provide better support to communities, households and individuals in their adaptation efforts; Advocacy and social mobilization to address the underlying causes of vulnerability, such as gender-based inequality and poor governance.

8 Community-Based Adaptation (CBA) CARE is tackling the challenge of adaptation to climate change in two key ways: Undertaking targeted Community- Based Adaptation (CBA) projects Integrating climate change adaptation into its work in climate-sensitive sectors.

9 Community-Based Adaptation (CBA) The most effective CBA is long-term and: strengthens the resilience of local livelihoods reduces disaster risks creates an enabling environment for effective action at individual, household, and community levels (through good governance, sound environmental stewardship, etc.) improves social equity (i.e. knocks down discriminatory structures that would prevent people from adapting to climate change)

10 ecosystems in the context of CBA CBA frequently deals with natural resources (and often prioritises improved NRM) CBA is frequently concerned with the continuing flow of environmental goods and services however, it rarely takes a holistic approach to working with complex ecosystems...

11 Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EBA) Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EBA) means different things to different people. sometimes, it is about using biodiversity and ecosystem services as part of an overall adaptation strategy to help people adapt to the adverse effects of climate. but, frequently, its about targeting the most valuable conservation areas (e.g. Protected Areas) and focusing on activities that will reduce the vulnerability of species or biological communities to the impacts of climate change.

12 CBA and EBA, side-by-side CBA Targets the most vulnerable human communities Often focuses on activities to reduce the vulnerability of people in marginalised social groups Sometimes incorporates southern environmental agendas (e.g. ensuring the continuity of environmental goods and services) Has an explicit social agenda that frequently includes good governance and social equality EBA Targets ecosystem services as the foundation to benefiting society, the economy and the environment Focuses on activities to reduce the vulnerability of ecosystems, including securing sustainable access to resources for natural resource dependent communities. Emphasis on conservation and sustainable use of natural resources Has an explicit ecological agenda that must also address sustainable management, access and benefit sharing

13 Conclusions EBA and CBA are not the same thing by different names However, most of us would agree that: an ecosystem approach, as a strategy, should be applied to all adaptation responses to ensure they are environmentally sound. in many cases, ecosystem adaptation has an important part to play in CBA and... community-based adaptation has an important role to play in EBA

14 Potential implications for this workshop Communities that are most vulnerable to climate change; are generally very poor, depend on natural resources and occupy areas already prone to shocks such as floods or droughts. Community s indigenous capacities, knowledge and practices of how to cope with climate hazards in the past provide answers for adaptation planning All organizations serious about preparing for climate change need to collaborate to develop common policies that make the synergies between EBA and CBA possible, this will require: Innovative participatory partnerships between natural resource managers and resource dependent communities to allow complimentary, planning and management for future climate situations Policy recommendations should be promoted that provide managers and communities with the flexibility, tools and approaches needed to effectively address climate change impacts

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